Crystal Mountain - The snow is sticky and slow, but if you're looking to make a good snowman, or have a snowball fight with your friends, then the snow is perfect. It packs easily and is wet. The blotches of dark yellow snow are like brakes on your snowboard so avoid those. It is warm and sunny so have fun!Copyright: Michigander 2003

Crystal Mountain - Yesterday had killer groomers in the morning. Tree runs were extremely icy, not a boarders dream exactly. All in all, great time considering it's Michigan. Perfect place for a long weekend stay. Copyright: Trevor Sales’s iPhone

Crystal Mountain - Got a little fresh pow last night.. Looks like they made a little as well. Groomers are dope city but in the trees it's ice city. Either way- nothing like shredding the gnar witcha homies!!!Copyright: Trevor Sales’s iPhone

Crystal Mountain - Friday's warm temps and rain made for crisp snow on Sat 1/16. However, glades and steeper runs were hard packed crud. Best to not venture off the groomed trails. Teddy's Turn, Gorge and Nosedive need more snow, as the brush still pokes through. Nosedive was the best of them. Copyright: AP Ski Team